[Public-list] slab reefing, boom vang

[The Rochets]

Bob and Gord, 

You're both right about jiffy reefing needing only two grommets for each
reef and about the "in between" grommets (those between the tack and the
clew grommets) being used only to tie in the bunt, with no load on them.
That's how I reef the main on my present boat (a Tanzer 26). So, I agree
that my mention of "rows of reef points" was misleading.

Now, I am considering getting an Alberg 30 and I probably will want to go to
slab reefing instead of the original roller reefing.

Do you know if there are any guidelines about how high above the foot of the
main the two grommets for each of the two reefs should be (I assume that two
reefs is standard)?

And do you know how far from the mast the boom vang should hook onto the
boom to achieve maximum purchase?

Thanks again,

Bernard

> Bernard,
> For jiffy reefing you only need two grommets for each reef.  (Your
> mention of "the rows of reef points" sounds like the old method of
> reefing that ties the foot of the sail at many points). Excuse me if i
> misinterpreted your mention of "the rows of reef points" .
> 
> Bob Johns, Wind Call #397


> The only function of the grommets is to offer a place to loosely tie in the
> bunt or unused reefed portion of the sail - there should be no load on them.
> 
> Gord #426